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This wasn’t the first time the two locked horns, mind you. Poulter and Horschel were spotted in a heated altercation at last year’s BMW PGA Championship. Horschel took umbrage with LIV Golf players participating in a DP World Tour for the sake of getting OWGR points. This time, a rather benign club head speed tweet reignited the friendly fire.
Ian Poulter caught Billy Horschel red-handed?
One of the most outspoken critics of LIV Golf once asked for an outrageous sum to join LIV Golf?! At least that’s what Ian Poulter seemed to insinuate. Responding to the Horschel’s jab, Poulter, wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, “It’s alright Billy… I’m normally ok with numbers.. So I got it wrong by about $9 Million per MPH difference that you asked for to come join LIV. What’s a few numbers between friends.”
It’s alright Billy… I’m normally ok with numbers.. So I got it wrong by about $9 Million per MPH difference that you asked for to come join LIV. What’s a few numbers between friends. 😉😜🤷🏼♂️😘 https://t.co/HwM65rffpZ
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 23, 2023
Poulter was responding to Horschel’s tweet that the English pro lied about his clubhead speed. The LIV Golf Pro earlier claimed that his club head speed is 115MPH, and he carried the ball easily to 290-295 Yards. But Horschel dug up some old data from the PGA Tour to nullify his claims.
The seven-time PGA Tour winner wrote, “So you are one of those guys that over exaggerate their club head speed.” As per the screenshots shared by Horschel, Poulter’s club head speed was 5mph short, at 110.53 MPH.
But the LIV Golfer clearly doesn’t want to give too much importance to it as his sharp rebuttal shows. Nevertheless, netizens chimed in with their two cents as the friendly banter took a sharp turn in a different direction.
The Internet is divided while some enjoy the show
The to and fro between the two pros garnered a lot of attention. Some took it as a funny exchange, however, some fans took the matter more seriously. They feel the veteran golfer should know his clubhead speed accurately.
It is your work you should know what is your swing speed right?
— Borja CFC (@bceba23) December 23, 2023
However, some fans think Poulter absolutely roasted Horschel. It was petty of the American golfer to pick a fight over such a trivial issue. That’s what this fan thinks.
He absolutely owned horschel who is a nobody and would never be asked to join LIV. Horschel could maybe caddy for him. Hasn’t finished top 3 in a major. Just wait horschel to join the seniors tour you 🤡
— Daniel Anderson (@dazzler371) December 23, 2023
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One user outrightly questioned Poulter’s legacy in the golf world. That’s a little harsh considering the Brit had five Ryder Cups and 12 wins on his home circuit to show for himself.
Nobody in the history of the world turned on golf thinking, “I can’t wait to watch Ian Poulter play today.”
— bagsecurer (@j_rechs) December 23, 2023
Some of them think Poulter’s tweet is not that funny. At least not the best example of the quintessential British humor that Poulter displayed while replying to Rory McIlroy.
Amid the raging X war, some were just here to enjoy the show. This user seems to want more of this.
Grab your chair and enjoy the show. At least that’s what the underlying message was from LIV Golf Nation.
We are yet to see Billy Horschel’s reply to these rather ‘grave’ accusations. What do you think of the next chapter of this back-and-forth? Let us know in the comments below.
